Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1900 — Page 4

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Summer Wash Goods. [ Dimities and Lawns, worth 15c at • 9c ’ French percales, an elegant assort- J ment worth 15c. at - - 9c Imported ginghams worth 20c. at -10 c j Zephyr ginghams worth 10c- at - 7c J Madras cloth worth 10c. at - 5c J 36 meh domestic tringhams worth 10c. at Oc J : All Taffeta Ribbons, fancy and plain worth 30c. at - 18 c J . Apron and domestic ginghams worth 6c and 8c per yard, at - - 5c < - Crash skirts worth 58c. at - -28 c? ! Ladies’ wrappers worth 50c, at - -38 c $ : Ladies white duck skirts worth 150, at 1.00 * All ladies shirt waists at 30 per ct. reduction ?

Notwithstanding the rapid advance in flour we have plenty of the OCCIDENT FL<»ITR. as good as any flour in the market, bought at the old price and will be sold cheaper t ! ian any other first grade flour- It will pay you to see us before s buying flour. LaRUE BROS., Rensselaer, Ind.

JASPER COUNTY GLEANINGS.

FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS

VIRGIE. Sunday school every Sunday. Everybody invited. We understand Mbs Iva 11. Petty has stone to Chicago. Hollie Bros, are shelling corn for <>. Yeoman. in Virgie. A. Leech and sister Gertie, were Rensselaer callers Saturday. Lillie Wiseman is no better at this writing. Born, to Mr and Mrs. Frank Cooper. Saturday. J line 23, a tine boy. O. W. Grimnie is picking huckleberries for the Virgie boarding house. Chas. Harrington anil family were calling *>n friends near DeMotte Sunday. Miss Maty Plummer of Goodland. is visiting witli her brother and family. Peter Plummer, of this place. Our entire line of Clothing, Cent's furnishings, boots mid shoes will be marked 30 per cent off from now until the Fourth. Daylight Clothing Store.

McCOYSBURG.

Mr. Bailey is still getting better. Bern.hurt Bros, wet e here Sunday. C. A. Lefler and family visited at Lee last Sunday. Sam Holmes subscribed for The Democrat lust week, Mrs. Stiller is improving as well us can be expected. Mr. David Culp attended Sunday school at Lee last Sunday. En-erett Burns of near Wolcott, was here Sunday evening, The Misses Blanche and Pearl Potts of I’. K.. were here Sunday. Relatives from south of Wolcott visited Mr. Fosters' Saturday and Sunday. Any one who is fond of sport will find a pair of boxing-gloves at the livery burn. says that mule is not so swift but it gets over the road any way. It'su regular hurricane. The bull game McCoysburg vs. P. R,— resulted eighteen to thirS* in favor of the latter. Mr. W. Hammertoe led the C. E. meeting last Sunday evening. MGs Alice Hellengreen was appointed for next Sunday evening. To the old folks w ho criticise our meetings we would ask you to kindly come and set us an •example. We may not be very good leaders but w e are always willing to learn. In observations of different ports of the country wp find that the early oats are excellent, late oats are only fair. Rye is good. Wheat is almost an entire failure all over the state Garden truck is moderately good. Potatoes excellent, and considering the late •prlng. corn is tolerably fair with plenty of weeds. -—72" ■ Deering Binder Twine 11 |c, and a gcfod twine, 104. Chicago Bargain Store.

BLACKFORD.

Gifford s railroad, Nit, is the watchword.

Uncle James Griggs w ent to the hub Tuesday. Emmet Pullins did business in Rensselaer Tuesday. Samuel Price is putting up a summer kitchen. Thomas Hilton did business in Rensselaer Wednesday. 1 he wind the other night blowed the oats dow n in bud shape We are going to Parr the Fourth of July, say the boy s of N. R. Theodore Snow, Jesse Jenkins and Jacob Lesli helped Elias Arnold saw wood last Monday. El la Stowers, who hasbeen working for his Uncle, James Price, near Pleasant Ridge, was home on u visit last Sunday. Quite a number of people from this locality attended Sunday school, Childrens' day and basket meeting at Rose Bud lust Sunday. Mr. Van Lesh, while returing from north of the Kankakee lute Saturday night, had a narrow escape from injury. A team passed him scaring his horse making it run away. The buggy upset and the buggy and harness w ere torn to pieces. Neither t lie horse nor Mr. Lesh were injured. 1 car “Duluth Imperial,’’ the world's best. Received this week. Chicago Bargain Store.

PLEASANT RIDGE.

Weather warm. Hurrah for the 4th. Everett Potts visited in the Mt. Ayr region Sunday. James McDonald was through this locality Tuesday. Mr, Charley Lefler and family visited in the vicinity of Lee Sunday. The base ball Sunday resulted in P. R., beating McCoysbgrg 16 to 1. Some of the Pleasant Ridgers attended the C. E. at McCoysburg Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Murray returned from Monticello Monday, where they visited over Sunday. They report the country looking nice, and crops fine, with the exception of the wheat crop.

NORTH BARKLEY.

Herman Ahlers. Jr., is on the sick list. Mrs. Warren Wilson did shopping in Rensselaer Saturday. Mr. Kersey of Kersey station, was in Comer Monday on business. B. Ballinger is plastering Hurry Gifford's house, north of Laura, this week. If potato bugs were good for soup, we could have quite a large quantity of it. The Sell boys of Wolcott, are working on the grade near Pleasant Grove this week. \ Elsie Levereau, who has been visiting at Momence, 111., returned to her home at Coiner Thursday. Mrs. Frank Nelson, who has been visiting her patents at Wolcott for the past tVvo weeks, returned home Saturday. John Kimble of Gifford, has purchased Callahan's share in the grading business. The firm name now is Whited A Kimble. Grading continues same as heretofore.

' • MAKE — ; | LaRUE BROS/ | . Big Department Store j F < ! Your Headquarters J for j July Fourth. {

INDEPENDENCE.

Fine growing weather. A fine shower of ruin Tuesday. Mrs. Driver called on Mrs. Snow Sunday. Miss June McClary visited at home Sunday. Mrs. Ott is able to be up and around again. John Nichols began to make haj’ this week.. .John Lesli of Parr, called on Eli Arnold Sunday. Jake Lesh "buzzed" wood for Eli Arnold Monday. James Newcomb is working for Grant Renicker. Mrs. Wray drove over to Rensselaer Wednesday. Doctor Jones of Kiiimau, was in this vicinity Monday. George Ott hauled a loud of 39 cent corn to town Tuesday. Wm. Daniels put dow n a well in his hog lot Wednesday. Elmer Daniels has purchased a fine Winchesterair rifle. Mr. Hamilton of Rensselaer was in our vicinity Sunday. Mr, A. Snow and wife of Comer, visited in this vicinity Sunday. Will and Cora Wray visited at Purr Saturday night and Sunday. Edward Miller of Union tp„ culled on Chesley Wray Sunday. Samuel and John Hopkins did business in Rensselaer Wednesday. Ad Shook of Valina, was a business caller in these parts Tuesday. Rev. Roahrig preached to tlfe people at this place Sunday evening. Jesse Root and family of Wheatfield, called on Charley Jenkins Sunday. Dr. Pekin of Ohio, wus canvassing in our vicinity the first of the week. Miss Amy Blocher of Wheatfield, visited in our locality Saturday and Sunday. Creg Oregon quit work on Gifford’s railroad Wednesday and returned homo. James McDonald of McCoysburg, was a business culler in our vicinity Tuesday. George Blocher and w ife of Wheatfield tp„ called on Charley Hopkins lust Sabbath, Dick Nichols and w ife attended the birthday dinner at WillOpenchaln’s lust Sunday. Rev. Miller of Kankakee tp„ preached a powerful sermon at Pleasant View last Sabbath. Clyde Davisson has bought a brand-new two wheeled concern commonly called a bicycle. Mrs. Geyhart, son and daughter of Nebraska. visited in these parts Saturday and Sunday. John Hopkins and Leonard Hayes curried and saddled up their bikes lust Saturday and rode over to the hub. Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hilton, a big democrat gjrf. Tom was exceedingly happy, and stood on his head and hurrahed for Bryan. Daniel Blocher, of the vicinity of Wheatfield. was in our midst Saturday and Sunday. He hud just returned from a fishing tour down in Miami county. He says Jie caught one of the finest,and largest fish he ever saw.

DUNNVILLE.

Hurrah fot* Dr. Schwier! Supervisor Cooper is working the roads now. Stocks and Cummings are pressing hay for Mr. Allen.

Miss Mattie Witt is working for Mrs. M. A. Jones. ' Mr. Buck DeArmond lost a valuable horse last Sunday. Oats are fine. An abundant harvest this fall is evident. L. B. Collins is pressing hay in Porter Co., at this writing. Rev. Thorpe preached a fine sermon at D. V. Sunday evening. Davis and Niece have begun haying. They report a light crop. Mrs. Luther Albin, who has been quite sick, is reported better at this writing. Mrs. Coffin departed for Richmond last Tuesday for a fe.v w’eeks recreation. We understand that Emmons Miller is a No, 1 dish-washer. Girls, don't forget. Mr. Otto Schrader and Miss Netta Collins attended lodge at San Pierre Saturday even- 1 ing. Watch out. Joe Hilliard, or that Walker ' boy will exterminate your matrimonial possibility. Oscar Graves has got the mumps: the oldfashioned anti-vinegar kind. He is getting along nicely. Mr. Hendricks, w ho lately moved here from 111., is erecting a house. Mr. Hilliard is doing the carpenter work. Mr. John Finn called on editor Robertson I last Tuesday. They smoked together and had a political head bumping. Mr. Johnnie Gramp of Porter Co., was the ' guest of the Misses Lou Hilliurd and Cora j Wheeler last Sunday evening. They say that Johnnie and Phillip White are 0. K. boys. MissesTena Cleveland and Emily Crawford of San Pierre, were extracting berries of the raspberry tribe at Mr. John Wynant’s farm last Wednesday. Does Johnnie and Tug like berries. Sir John Payne and Miss Crawford of San Pierre, were the pie-plant eating guests of Mr. and Mrs. Slap-Jack White last Sunday, The San Pierre cor. was misinformed w hen she declared that Johnnie had no affinity. Rev. W. H. Hickman, chancelor of Depauw University, will preach the dedicatory sermon nt the dedication of the West Vernon M. E. church next Sunday. Come with baskets full of the good things of life. Rev. Hickman and wife and cousin and Mr. D. V.. were the milk drinking guests of Mr. and Mrs, Wilmington last Sunday. Our pustor proved by his oft repeated phrase: "Please pass the milk," that he is opposed to the butter-making industry. Mr. Bill Wilmington, our D. V, soldier in the Philippines, informs me that he receives Thb Democrat in his fur offhom n . He says it is warm there, with heavy rains. He has been in a battle and knows how a person feelawhen bullets, like friends, are buzzing around him. . The Childrens' day exercises which were held at the M. E. church last Sunday was well attended. An elaborate program was prepared and rendered to the satisfaction of all present. At the close of the exercises Rev. Hickman gave a short address on "The Power of Christian Colleges Upon Our Civilization,” Mr. George N. Dunn and Miss Mary Moody of Rensselaer, were united Ln the mystical bond of wedlock last Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents. George, us he is popularly known. was a typical D. V., boy until the West adopted him. The bride Is a popular young lady of Rensselaer. They intend to carve their fortune out of the treasures of

> Men’s Linen or Crash suits, worth “fl j $2 50 and $3. until the 4th at $1 - Men’s all wool worsted new spring patterns in stripes and checks worth 1A RA ! 13.50. now JLU.OU Men’s dress straw hats the 50c and OR A 75c grade, choice for - AwG ilO per cent reduction on all shoes < Men’s fine blue or black serge suits 1 A A A skeleton coats, worth 12-50 at W - Men’s all wool blue serge summer AOR coats and vests worth 6.00 at “vv ' Men’s custom made pants all wool < latest checks and stripes worth AA A { 5.50 and 6 00, at - 3-50 and “«VU J A sweeping reduction through our entire j Clothing Department.

the great West. May happiness be their lot until the summons to go hence is formulated. A spirited battle was waged against house rats by Messrs. John Cooper, George Ketchmark, August Breitenban and Clarence Sands at the latter's farm a few days ago. Like Joshua and his followers of old. they marched around the modern Jericho or residence of the rats seven times but the walls did not fall down, so they with patience razed the corn crib to the ground and with drawn sabers and the playing of music they began the work of carnage Above the noise of battle was the cries of the victims who were being stayed without mercy : Surrender without being killed was out of order. No white flag could veto the eternal edict of complete annihilation. When the cloud of battle passed away and they were clearing up the arena of war. it w as found that 575 ruts had given their lives for their country. Our heroes were more than conquerors. Grandpa Sands, the veteran rat fighter, said it was a poor rat day, too. "Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast ordained knowledge.” saith the Bible. A-forgot-to-die. of the Devonian age, a yellow-hammer of Mark Hanna, a mouthpiece of the court house ring in an extended article in the Wheatfield Telephone attacked three of our good democrats namely, Honan, Douthit. and Finn. He talked like he was a sage or a sooth-sayer but we think he is simply a thinker of a meager calibre—perhaps twenty-two short. We wish to inform his Satanic majesty that Mr. Finn never did declare that he would accept the nomination of sheriff if tendered him but rather refrained from making the race on account of private reasons. His friends and they alone managed the political business. Again, any sane, unprejudiced person with the political mote picked out of his eye. could see that nominations for county office were freely made by the delegates who were not members of a committee. Now this Mr. Sand-lapper whoever he is, is either bald headed or wears specs, for there must be some external mark to classify him from the rank of sane people; otherwise he would not have written an article which was such a misrepresentation of truth.

Farmers are cutting rye. Isaac Blake has erected a windmill over his deep well. Illinois parties were here last week looking for homes. Joseph Nisius was doing business in Rensselaer Wednesday. Henry Turner of Remington, was a caller here last Wednesday. Relatives from Goodland visited at David Hahn's last Tuesday. Miss Myrtle Peck of Watseka, 111., is visiting her parents in Milroy tp. Mel Griffin has accepted a position on a ranch near Pleasant Ridge. Porter Bros, of Carpenter tp. were transacting business here Wednesday. Will MaGee has returned to Jasper county county from Illinois, where he has been farming. F. E. Duvall entertained an Illinois party last week. The entire party of three were lefthanded. Next. Childrens day will be observed next Sunday with a basket picnic in the grove adjoining Egypt. All are Invited. The flood of last week was the worst ever known here, and hundreds of acres of corn and oats are a total lots, the extreme hot weather cooking the grain.

SHARON.

The farmers have been kept out" of the fields for a week and some fields cannot be worked for some time yet. The Sunday school will give an ice cream •ocial Saturday evening for the benefit of the school. Come, everybody, The Rightsei farm west of Sharon, has changed ownership, passing into the hands of C. C. Strawn of Pontiac, 111.

PARR.

Weather fine and everybody jolly at Parr. Wm. Fuller has purchased a new carriage. Dr. Kirk has moved into his new building. Rev. Carnes’ father is visiting him this week. Judy & Wood lost a horse Wednesday night. Jacob Reed and son have commenced cutting rye. Parr celebrates the 4th this year and so does Kansas City. George Bins of Shadeland. Ind., was in our midst Saturday. Harry Kelly and Al McCurtain are ditching for Judge Thompson. Mrs. Price visited her husband, who is very sick with dropsy. Saturday. James Babcock shipped a carload of hogs from here Wednesday night. Mrs. D. E. Hudson visited relatives and friends in Hammond last week. Call on Garriott & Gant for binder tpfine. They are selling the same quality as cheap as any body. Chas. Warren and wife of the Gifford district, visited the former's father. Geo. Warren's of this place. S. A. Brusnahan our energetic supervisor, has been greatly improving our roads in the last two weeks. David Garriott received a pass for Louisville. Wednesday where he will go on the road as mail clerk. Stephenson Bros, and O. Sheffer have been applying paint to a few of the buildings of our town and it has greatlv improved the looks of them. We hope more will follow.

REMINGTON.

Great prepartions are being made for the fourth. Mr. John Walker was over from Rensselaer Wednesday. Ethyl Bowman has been working in the Press office this week. Fountain Park Assembly opens July 28, and laststill Aug. 12. Don't forget it. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Chappell, June. 22. an eleven pound boy. Alfred Snyder Sundayed In Logansport, the guest of Miss Madge Maxwell. Mrs. Vogel of Monticello, spent a few days with Mrs. Anna Vogel the first of the week. Mrs. Maxwell of Goodland, sjient several days with her sons Edd and Orville, here last week. The McNovin Comedy Co., was here the past week and produced some interesting dramas. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swisher of Wheatfield, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Sam Mitchell.

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